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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.44, 455.16 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.44, 455.16 and 75.44 is: 113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.44 : 455.16 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.44/455.16 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.44x = 455.16 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.44x = 34,336.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,336.89/303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.16

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